Gospel in a Minute
Paul delivered the extraordinary good news that through Jesus, the Messiah King who was rejected and crucified, God offers forgiveness and reconciliation.
“Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. 39 Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do. Acts 13:38-39 (NLT)
Principle: The Gospel Offers Forgiveness and Reconciliation to God
Even though the main focus of the gospel is the lordship of Christ, the extraordinary good news is that God does not hold our rebellion against his rule and our rejection of his person against us, if we put our faith and allegiance in the risen Christ.
Instead he freely forgives us and put us back into a right relationship with him, which includes becoming part of his eternal family through the new birth! This means we are able to reconnect with the Source of Life! We are restored to the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe!
Only a fool would pass this up; yet, without the Spirit’s help, that is exactly what we will do. Pray that the Spirit of God will open blinded eyes, deaf ears, and hardened hearts and give his people the compassion and courage to make the gospel known.
